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Iraqi forces push into Tikrit from north and south
March 11, 2015
Iraqi forces push into Tikrit from north and south
Iraqi security forces and militias fought their way into Saddam Hussein's home city of Tikrit on Wednesday, advancing from the…
For Palestinians, Israel’s election offers bleak horizon
March 11, 2015
For Palestinians, Israel’s election offers bleak horizon
As Israelis prepare to elect a new government next week, the view from the Palestinian territories in the West Bank…
US slaps sanctions on Ukrainian rebels, Russian bank
March 11, 2015
US slaps sanctions on Ukrainian rebels, Russian bank
The United States on Tuesday placed sanctions on eight Ukrainian separatists and a Russian bank, warning that recent attacks by…
Colombia to halt bombings of FARC rebel bases for a month
March 11, 2015
Colombia to halt bombings of FARC rebel bases for a month
Colombia’s armed forces will halt bombing raids against Marxist FARC rebels for one month, President Juan Manuel Santos said on…
Russian rights activist: Suspects in Nemtsov killing probably tortured
March 11, 2015
Russian rights activist: Suspects in Nemtsov killing probably tortured
Three suspects in the killing of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov have probably been tortured while in detention, a member…
Islamic State battling Kurdish forces in northeast Syria
March 11, 2015
Islamic State battling Kurdish forces in northeast Syria
Hundreds of Islamic State fighters have launched an attack on Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, triggering fierce fighting that has…
Russia says ready for talks on a new European arms treaty
March 11, 2015
Russia says ready for talks on a new European arms treaty
Russia is ready to hold talks on a new agreement to control conventional arms in Europe, a Russian Foreign Ministry…
Court summons India’s ex-PM Singh in coal corruption case
March 11, 2015
Court summons India’s ex-PM Singh in coal corruption case
An Indian court summoned former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday over accusations of criminal conspiracy and corruption over the…
Back in political fray, Clinton ends silence on email uproar
March 11, 2015
Back in political fray, Clinton ends silence on email uproar
Presumed 2016 presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton stormed back onto America's political stage, seeking to quell concerns she used private email…
Coalition: IS Syria-Iraq communication lines smashed
March 11, 2015
Coalition: IS Syria-Iraq communication lines smashed
Forces fighting the Islamic State group have cut critical communication and supply lines used by the extremists between Syria and…